Five things to do (Feb 21 to 27)

LOVE lemurs? You’ll love them even more when see local artist Ophelia Redpath’s new picture book, The Lemur’s Tale – the story of an absurdly cute baby lemur and his search for a loving home in an unknown country. Ophelia will be reading from the book at Waterstone’s in Cambridge at 1pm on Saturday (Feb 23): pop along to have a listen.

2. Meet some creatures

THERE’S more furry fun over at Wood Green in Godmanchester on Saturday (Feb 23), where the animal charity is hosting one of its popular Squeak! events. Get cuddly with some fluffy guinea pigs, mice and rats (or face your fears, depending on how you look at it) at this free event, which runs from 10am to 4pm. It includes face-painting, stories, animal toy-making and ask the expert sessions: they’ll even health-check your very own rodent if you book ahead: call 0844 248 8181.

3. Get creative

BUT if you prefer your creatures bigger – and greener – pop along to The Grafton shopping centre on Sunday (Feb 24) for their monthly Children’s Club, no doubt with a special appearance by Gordon the (green) Gorilla. It’s free to sign up, and kids can get stuck into all manner of craft activities: this month’s theme is Mother’s Day, so your offspring will be making and decorating cards ready for March 10 – they can even have their photo taken to put inside. It runs from 11am to 4pm: see graftoncentre.co.uk for more information.

4. Make a masterpiece

YOUNG arty types might also like to make a mess – I mean make some beautiful creations – at Kettle’s Yard in Castle Street, Cambridge, on Sunday (Feb 24). From 1pm to 4pm, they’re hosting a drop-in family art workshop, where little people and oldies alike can make their own masterpieces inspired by the museum’s exhibitions and collection. Their new PropsBox of family-friendly activities will be on site too: visit kettlesyard.co.uk for more details.

5. Build a nest box

WHY not give our feathered friends a boost this winter by building them a cosy nest box? Head to Wandlebury Country Park on Saturday (Feb 23) where not only will you get to build a bird abode, but the ranger will be on hand to teach your little people more about garden birds and how to the encourage them. You can even take a stroll up to the park’s new hide. It runs from 11am to 4pm and costs £10 per bird box (all tools and materials supplied). Email ranger@cambridgeppf.org to book a place.